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Halloween in Detroit

Your 2009 Halloween planning guide to events, parties,...

Amazing Corn Maze: New attractions for 2009 include Haunted Corn Maze, 3D Tunnel of Terror, Dark Side Manor and Nightmare Hayride. 6-11 p.m. Fri., noon-11 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. Through Oct. 31. Amazing Corn Maze, Hagerman Road, Leonard. $16. 248-628-4014.

Barn of Horrors & Terrifying Corn Maze: “Where Evil Stalks.” 7:30-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. through Oct. 31. Also 8:30-11 p.m. Oct. 29. Erwin Orchards and Cider Mill, 61475 Silver Lake , South Lyon. $11 Barn of Horrors and Mystery of the Black Hole; $7 Corn Maze; $4 Spooky Barn. 888-824-3377. www.erwinorchards.com.

Blake Farm Halloween: 7 p.m. Fri.-sun. Through Oct. 31. Blake’s Big Apple, 71485 North Ave., Armada Twp. 3-Level Haunted Barn $12.95, $8.95 children 10 and younger; Haunted Hayride with cider and donuts $15.95, $11.95 children; combo $19.95, $15.95 children. 586-784-9710. www.blakefarms.com/halloween.

Cemetery Architecture Tour: Take a guided tour through Detroit’s second oldest cememtery. 4 p.m. Oct. 10. Elmwood Cemetery, 1200 Elmwood, Detroit. $12. RSVP. 313-577-7674.

The Crypt Haunted House: Haunted House. 7 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sun. Through Nov. 1. Also 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 29. The Crypt Haunted House, 4247 S. Dort Hwy, Burton. $13. $10 on Sunday, family fright night. 810-742-2260. www.crypthauntedhouse.com.

Deadland Haunted House: Attraction may be too intense for younger children. 7 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Sun. Through Oct. 31. Also 7-11 p.m. Oct. 29. Davison Center, 723 S. State, Davison. $10, $8 children 12 and younger. www.thedeadland.com.

Deadly Intentions: Not recommended for kids under 14. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.-midnight Sunday through Oct. 31. Also 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 15, 22, 26-28. County Line Antique Flea Market, 20900 Dequindre, Warren. $14, Children under 48 inches $8, VIP $20. 248-797-0676. http://www.deadlyintentionshaunt.com.

Detroit Urban Legends: The annual Haunted House raises money for homeless women and children. 7-11 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 7-10 p.m. Sun. Oct. 16-31. Cass Community United Methodist Church, 3901 Cass, Detroit. $10, $8 children, accompanied by an adult. Not recommended for young children. 313-883-2277. www.detroithaunted.org.

Erebus 4 Story Haunted Attraction: Recommended for ages 12 and up. Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest walk-through haunted attraction. 7-11 p.m. Wed.-Thu., 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 6-11 p.m. Sun. Through Nov. 1. Also 7-11 p.m. Oct. 26-27. Erebus, 18 Water St., Pontiac. $22. 248-332-7884. www.hauntedpontiac.com.

Exit 13 Haunted House: Extreme haunts; not recommended for children younger than 10. Indoor waiting, handicapped accessible. 7 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., 7-11 p.m. Sun. Through Oct. 31. Also 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 29. Exit 13 Haunted House, 6069 N. Saginaw, Mt. Morris. $13. 810-787-0976. www.exitthirteen.net.

Extreme Haunted House: Designed and built by Hollywood special effects experts. Not recommended for children under 12. 7-11 p.m. Thu., 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri-Sat., 7-11 p.m. Sun. Through Oct. 31. The Homer Mill, 109 N. Byron, Homer. $20. 517-568-7295. www.thehomermill.com.

The Fear Factory and Castle of the Dead: Crack the code to the castle’s vault and win some money. With food and beverage stand. Open at 7 p.m. daily through Nov. 1. Closed Oct. 12-13. Gibraltar Trade Center, 237 N. River Road, Mt. Clemens. $17, $28 combo. 586-216-2291. www.thefearfactory.com.

Ghost Hunters: Brad Mikulka of the South East Michigan Ghost Hunters Society will discuss Ghost Hunting and Paranormal Investigations. For adults and teens in grade 6 and above. 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Ann Arbor District Library-Downtown Branch, 343 S. Fifth, Ann Arbor. 734-327-4555.

Halloween Mystery Tours: Tales and mysterious secrets about the artists whose works haunt the historic American wing. Eerie lighting and sounds in the dark. Family friendly, for age 5 and older. Tours depart every 15 minutes. 6-9 p.m. Fri. Oct. 16-30. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward, Detroit. 313-833-7900.

The Haunted Castle: Family friendly haunt. With hayrides, concessions and indoor waiting. Proceeds benefit local charities. 6-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 6-9 p.m. Sun. Oct. 16-25. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic School, 32460 Pierce, Beverly Hills. $7 per person, $25 family pass. Visit website for discount coupon. 248-642-2616. www.thehauntedcastle.com.

The Haunted Castle-Hardly Haunted: For children 9 and younger, with no actors or big scares. With hayrides, concessions and indoor waiting. Proceeds benefit local charities. 3-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Oct. 17-25. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic School, 32460 Pierce, Beverly Hills. $7 per person, $25 family pass. Visit website for discount coupon. 248-642-2616. www.thehauntedcastle.com.

A Haunted Evening: Authors of “Haunted Travels of Michigan” and Highland Ghost Hunters cohost the event featuring cocktails, 3 course dinner, show and ghost tour-hunt. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Holly Hotel Comedy Club, 110 Battle Alley, Holly Twp. $46. Reservations. Kathleen: 586-228-8780. http://mivg.com/hauntedtravels.

Haunted Farm of Terror: Haunted hayride and haunted house. All new attractions. 7 p.m.-midnight Thu., 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m.-midnight Sun.-Wed. Through Oct. 31. Haunted Farm of Terror, 28405 Twenty Six Mile, Lenox Twp. $22, $15 for kids 12 and under. 586-615-0475. www.hauntedfarmofterror.com.

Haunted Hayrides: 8 p.m. Sept. 26, Fri.-Sun. in Oct, except. Oct. 31. Miller’s Big Red Apple Orchard, 4900 Thirty- two Mile, Washington Twp. $14, $10 kids 10 and younger. 586-752-7888. www.millers-bigred.com.

Haunted Historic Fort Wayne: Explore the grounds of Detroits only historic fort, built in 1840. This fort was never engaged in battle but did house Italian and Russian prisoners of war during WWI and WWII. The guided tours usually last between two and three hours. Post ghost-hunt reception included. 6 p.m. Oct. 17. Historic Fort Wayne, 6325 W. Jefferson, Detroit. $12. Reservations. 313-577-7674.

Haunted Hollows: 7 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., 7-10 p.m. Sun. Through Nov. 1. Bova VFW, 6440 Hix, Wayne. $15. 734-728-3231. www.haunted-hallows.com.

Haunted House: 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Through Oct. 31. Also 7 p.m. Oct. 25, 29 & Nov. 1. DarkSyde Acres Haunted House, 11375 Rowe, Jonesville. 517-549-5100.

The Haunted Winery: Building built in 1898. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Through Oct. 31. Also 7 p.m. Oct. 18, 25 & 29. Haunted Winery, 31505 Grand River, Farmington. $10, $5 children under 52 inches. 248-477-8833. www.thehauntedwinery.com.
The Haunting: Three haunted attractions. 7 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Through Nov. 1. Also 7-10 p.m. Oct. 18, 22, 25, 27-29 & Nov.1. Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 Dean, Adrian. $13-$35. 517-264-1941. www.myhaunting.com.

Jackson’s Underworld: Over 30,000 square feet with Hollywood Style Special FX. 7-11 p.m. Thu.-Sun. Through Oct. 31. Jackon’s Underworld, 1318 Wildwood, Jackson. $20. 517-788-4320. www.jxunderworld.com.

The Lab: 2 story attraction. 7-11 p.m. Thu., 7 p.m.-midnight Fri-Sat., 7-11 p.m. Sun. Through Oct. 31. The Lab, 26505 Hornet Ave., Grosse Ile. $13, group rates available. 586-291-8130. www.thelabhaunt.com.

“Longacre Ghost Hunt”: Ghost hunter members record and document ghostly sounds and evidence as well as ghost stories told by the patrons. 7 p.m. Oct. 9. Longacre House, 24705 Farmington, Farmington Hills. $10. Interested participants wanting to join the Longacre Ghost hunt must reserve a spot in advance by calling the Cultural Arts Division. Must be 18. 248-473-1857.

Morrow Road Haunted Trail: Dress warm, prepare for short shuttle ride to haunted area. Parental guidance suggested for children under 10. Haunted trail has been expanded. 7 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Through Oct. 31. Algonquin Middle School, 9185 Marsh, Algonac. $12, $10 students. 810-394-9214. www.morrowroad.com.

Motor City Ghost Hunters Presentation: On whether or not the Village is haunted. 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Mill Race Historical Village, 215 Griswold, Northville. $7 advance, $10 at the door. 248-348-1845. www.millracenorthville.org.

Night Terrors: Six attractions including the Haunted Barn, the Asylum, the Labyrinth, Alien Caged Clowns, the Mined Shaft and Hayrides of the Lost. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Through Nov. 1. Also 7:30 p.m Oct. 29. Wiard’s Orchard, 5565 Merritt, Ypsilanti. $15 for single event, $27 for all 6 attractions, $35 for 6 attractions and VIP treatment and gift. 734-482-7744. www.nightterrors.biz.

Niles Haunted House: Combination packages Triple Dog Dare, Frightful Nightful; attractions featured are Field of Screams, Redneck Revengence, London Scream, After Midnight and more. 7-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 7-10 p.m. Sun. Through Oct. 31. Also 7-10 p.m. Oct. 22, 28-29. Niles Haunted House Scream Park, 855 Mayflower, Niles. $19 and $25 combo packages and single attractions start at $6. 269-687-FEAR. www.haunted.org.

1860s Candlelight Tour: Visitors will experience apparitions of happenings during the tumultuous Civil War era. Not recommended for children younger than 6. 7 p.m. Oct. 10. Wolcott Mill Metropark, 63841 Wolcott, Ray Twp. $5, $3 child. Register. 800-477-3175.

Realm of Darkness: Interactive Haunted House. 6:30 p.m. Thu.-Sun. Through Nov. 1. Also Oct. 21, 26-28. Realm of Darkness, 79 South Glenwood, Pontiac. $20 adults, $12 children, not recommended for small children. 248-338-0029. www.therealmofdarkness.com.

Saint Lucifer’s Haunted Asylum: $10 on Oct. 1, and $5 of every ticket sold benefits Boys and Girls Club of Flint. 7 p.m. Thu.-Sun. Through Nov. 1. Playland Park, 5290 S. Dort Hwy., Flint. $13, $18 VIP. 810-695-2412. www.fearfest.net.

Salem’s Haunted Barn: Over 5000 square feet of terror with a hayride and corn maze. Sunday Oct. 18, 25, appointments only. Not recommended for small children. 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.. Through Oct. 31 Also 8 p.m. Oct. 18, 25. Salem’s Haunted Barn, 5411 Hackman, Capac. $10, $7 for children Barn; $7, $5 Ride; $15, $10 both. 810-395-7633. www.salemshaunts.com.

Scarefest Scream Park: Featuring Terror Zone Maze, Hayride of Doom and Forest of Darkness. 7 p.m. Fri-Sun. Through Oct. 31. Also 7 p.m. Oct. 15, 22, 28-29. Scarefest Scream Park, 61288 Gratiot, New Haven. $12 for Terro Zone Maze and Forest of Darkness; $14 Hayride of Doom; $18 Combo. www.scarefestscreampark.com.

The Scream Machine Haunted Attraction: Back by popular demand, The Hellevator. With new attractions. Indoor waiting. 7-11 p.m. Thu., 7 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., 7-11 p.m. Sun. Through Nov. 1. Also 7-11 p.m. Oct. 19-21, 26-28. The Scream Machine, 21207 Eureka, Taylor. $15. 734-341-3379.

Slaughter House Adventure & Grand River Corn Maze: Slaughterhouse experience, haunted maze and haunted hay ride. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Through Oct. 31. Slaughterhouse Adventure, 5781 East Grand River, Fowlerville. $12 Slaughterhouse, $12 haunted corn field and $13 haunted hay ride, $30 Super combo; $6 Haunt free corn maze also open on Sundays. 517-223-9148. www.slaughterhouseadventure.com.

Slaughtered at Sundown: Haunted house and haunted hayrides. 7 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Through Oct. 31. Also 7-10 p.m. Oct. 18, 25. Slaughtered House at Sundown, 71800 Romeo Plank, Armada Twp. $12 per attraction, $20 for both; $10 for kids 10 and younger, $16 for both. 586-752-7669. www.slaughteredatsundown.net.

Spooktacular: Haunted hayride. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Through Oct. 31. Wayne County Fairgrounds, 10871 Quirk, Belleville. $12, $8 kids. 734-697-7002.

Terror in Townsend Forest: A 1/4 mile of terror filled forest trails. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Through Oct. 30. Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club, 4770 Waterford, Clarkston. $10 adults, $5 children 12 and younger, $20 VIP. 248-623-0444. www.ocsc-mi.org.

Terrorfied Forest and Manor: Not recommended for children under 12. Call ahead, times subject to change. 8 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., 8-11 p.m. Sun. Through Oct. 31. Also 8-11 p.m. Oct. 22, 29. Terrorfied Forest, 7365 Pinckney Road, Pinckney. $15 Forest, $7 Manor, $20 combo ticket. 734-878-0018. www.terrorfied.com.

Tunnel of Terror: The annual Haunted House presented by the Rochester Area Jaycees. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Through Oct. 31. Rochester Municipal Park, Pine Street, Rochester. $10, $2 or 2 cans of food on Children’s Friendly Monster Day on Oct. 17. 248-651-9061. www.RochesterAreaJaycees.org.

Twist of Evil: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Thu.-Sun. Through Nov. 1. Also 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 26-28. Twist of Evil, 20781 Gibraltar, Brownstown Twp. $12. 734-692-5975. www.twistofevil.com.

Wicked Hill-CellBlock 13 Haunted House: 7 p.m. Thu.-Sun. Through Nov. 1. Playland Park, 5290 S. Dort Hwy., Flint. $13, $18 VIP. 810-695-2412. www.wickedhill.com.